Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the individual who died while
working at the Michelin Plant located at 2420 Two Notch Road in Lexington
County shortly before 9:30 A.M. on Thursday.

According to Fisher, Mr. Mark S. Lepkowski, 57, of Pelion was found pinned between machinery by co-workers. EMS responded and Mr. Lepkowski was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. An autopsy was performed on Friday, with a preliminary cause of death as compressional asphyxia.

The Lexington County Coroner’s Office along with the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration continues to investigate the incident.